Budget 2017: Key points

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond has delivered his budget for 2017

If they carry on like that there will be plenty others joining Kezia Dugdale

Philip Hammond

“But now I choose to use some of the headroom I established then so that as well as reducing debt we can also invest in Britain’s future.

“Support our key public services. Keep taxes low and provide a little help to families and businesses under pressure.

“A balanced approach to prepare Britain for the future not seek to hide from it.”

Theresa May said the “balanced approach” to this year's Budget was only made possible by the hard work and sacrifice of the British people.

Her spokesman said: “[The Budget] will adopt a balanced approach, continuing to restore the public finances to health while investing in the NHS and public services and tackling the chronic shortage of housing.”